8.For your safety, replace all damaged or worn parts immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
9.Do not alter this machine in any manner, alterations such as attaching a rope or extension to the control lever, or adding to the width or height of the wedge may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels may apply to your log splitters.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your machine.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the log splitter is observed from the operating position.
Removing Unit From Crate
•Pry the top, sides, and ends off crate.
•Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
•Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
•Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.)
•Cut and remove straps which secure parts to bottom of crate. Unbolt any remaining parts which may be bolted to the bottom of the crate.
WARNING: Use extreme caution unpack- ing this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional peo- ple or mechanical handling equipment.
Loose Parts In Carton
•Tongue Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Assembling The Tongue
Attaching The Jack Stand (See Figure 1)
•The jack stand is shipped in the transport position.
•Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot the jack stand to the operating position.
•Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin and spring clip.
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